Sick Workers: Use Flexible Work to Get Well

Tis the season, and we’re not talking about the holidays. That’s right, we’re talking about cold and flu season. You know, the time of year when you start avoiding people at work because they’re coughing and sneezing all over everything. Here’s a secret though: rather than going to work and infecting everyone in the company, sick workers can use flexible work to get healthy and stay on top of work—and support coworkers in doing the same.

Of course, your employer needs to be on board with this. And that’s where this info will come in handy. Check out the info below on how to use flexible work to get well.

Here are four ways sick workers can use flexible work to get well:

1. Rest

Even when you are suffering from a minor head cold, rest can do your body and mind wonders. It also helps with productivity. If you go into the office each day and your eyes are watering so badly you can’t see your screen, you aren’t going to get any work done.

2. Nutrition

Even the best healthy intentions get ignored when you go to work. Schedules might shift, and during the holiday season, things simply get busy. Using flexible work will help you to focus more on the nutrition you need to get yourself healthy.

Rather than zapping the nutrients out of your chicken noodle soup in the office microwave, you’ll be able to fix food at home that’s actually good for you.

3. Medication

Although natural remedies are perfect for some illnesses, others need medications, and some people need medication more than others.

Flexible work makes it possible to use the medication you need without the worry of driving under the influence, falling asleep at work, or losing all ability to focus.

4. Spreading Germs

Not only are you doing yourself a service by staying away from the office when you are sick, but you are also helping to stop the spread of germs. Your coworkers will thank you immensely! Plus, when you already have a compromised immune system, the last thing you want is to pick up the latest stomach bug floating around. Nothing like fighting two bugs at once!

Now, this info isn’t advocating against your health—if you’re sick and need time off, take it. You’ll mend faster and work better if you allow yourself the rest your body needs to recover. However, if you’re feeling a bit down, but able to work, by all means, use flexible work to make it a reality without spreading the germy love around the office.